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In this role, you will implement Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), work on developing electronic Batch Records (eBR), and ensure integration with existing production systems. You address the entire project lifecycle from requirements definition.
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Your role in the team
- The Manufacturing Systems Expert MES provides technical expertise and ownership for the implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and electronic Batch Records (eBR) for one manufacturing line.
- The role supports the full MES implementation lifecycle from requirements definition and design through configuration/development, testing, qualification and deployment.
- A key focus is ensuring harmonization with existing MES implementations, compliant integration with manufacturing and enterprise systems—vertical integration—and establishing sustainable internal MES capabilities to ensure operational readiness and reliable ongoing operation.
- Lead and support MES/eBR implementation across requirements, design, configuration/development, testing, qualification and rollout.
- Translate manufacturing processes and user requirements into robust MES/eBR functional and technical solutions.
- Design, configure and maintain electronic batch records (eBRs) in accordance with manufacturing, quality, regulatory and business requirements.
- Ensure harmonization and reuse of existing MES standards, templates and solutions, while addressing RPP5-specific manufacturing requirements.
- Define, coordinate, and support interfaces between MES and connected manufacturing and enterprise systems, such as SAP, automation and process control systems, and other relevant production systems.
- Plan, execute and document testing, verification and CSV/qualification activities in collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Automation and IT.
- Provide MES expertise during commissioning, qualification, production start-up and operational readiness of the RPP5 manufacturing line.
- Troubleshoot complex MES/eBR issues and coordinate resolution across internal teams, IT, and external suppliers.
- Ensure compliant lifecycle management of computerized manufacturing systems, including changes, periodic reviews, maintenance and system updates.
- Establish sustainable internal MES knowledge and ownership, including technical documentation, knowledge transfer, and support processes for the transition to routine operations.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing Technology, or a comparable technical discipline, or equivalent technical education combined with relevant professional experience.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, workstreams, and external suppliers, ensuring alignment of activities, dependencies, priorities, and deliverables.
- Technical understanding of system integration and interfaces between MES and systems such as SAP, automation, and process control systems (PCS).
- Ability to translate complex manufacturing processes and business needs into structured requirements, technical solutions, and actionable implementation tasks.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Automation, IT, and external partners.
- Fluency in German and good English skills, combined with a proactive, structured, accountable, and solution-oriented working style.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing systems, IT/OT, automation, engineering, or a comparable technical environment.
- Practical experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or electronic Batch Record (eBR) solutions in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in project management and coordination of technical or digital manufacturing projects, ideally covering implementation from requirements and design through testing, qualification and deployment.
- Experience working within a GxP-regulated manufacturing environment, including good knowledge of Computerized System Validation (CSV) and qualification principles.
What we offer
- In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities, as well as worldwide career opportunities within the Novartis Group.
- In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement.
- For this position, the minimum salary is €65,605.54 per year (full-time).
- In most cases, the actual salary will be higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.
Benefits
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About your employer
Kundl
Members of the Novartis Group, we have locations in Kundl, Schaftenau, Unterach/ Attersee and Vienna where we are focused on researching, developing, producing and selling medications. For over 70 years medications have been produced biotechnologically in Kundl.
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Pharmaceutical Sector, Chemical Industry, Biotech
Employer reviews
- Team culture
- 3.0
- Engineering
- 3.0
- Career growth
- 2.4
- Working conditions
- 3.8
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